Astoria, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Astoria: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Astoria and Clatsop County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clatsop County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 229 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clatsop County compares with Oregon
Clatsop County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clatsop County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clatsop County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.7 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 32% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 69% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.5% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 18.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.2% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 17.7% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Clatsop County has lower values than Oregon for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Clatsop County: 7.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Oregon: 3.9).
Overview
Since 2015, 229 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clatsop County. They injured 112 people and killed 16.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
With 41 truck crashes reported in Astoria since 2015, this page uses Clatsop County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.1%.
November through March accounts for 38.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.1% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Astoria happened on US-101 (2) and US-30 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Route planning tips for Astoria fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clatsop County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.5% of truck crashes here, more than Oregon; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Clatsop County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 2 |
| US-30 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clatsop County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 101 & Greaanleaf Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 101 & West Beach Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 101 (Roosevelt Dr) & Ave C | 2 |
| Hwy 101 .06 S Turtle Ln | 2 |
| Hwy 101 .13 S Patriot Way | 2 |
| Hwy 101 .13 S Radar Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 101 3.62 N Hwy 30 | 2 |
| Hwy 101B & Hwy 101 | 2 |
Astoria at a glance
| Population | 9,906 |
| Land area | 6.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,622 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97146) | $82,936 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97146) | $453,520 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clatsop County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 34 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 15 | -57% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 16 | +11% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 22 | +35% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 34 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 22. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Astoria
How common are truck crashes in Astoria?
Clatsop County has had 229 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 112 people and killing 16.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Astoria?
Truck crashes in Clatsop County peak in July, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Astoria?
Since 2015, Clatsop County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Astoria compared with Oregon?
Clatsop County records 48.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Astoria?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.